舉辦學生聚會的念頭 The Idea Behind the Gathering
教英文近十八年，我教過無數學生。有一天，我突然覺得，組織一個學生聚會，讓大家在同一個地方相見，會是一件很有意義的事——尤其是有些學生已經好幾年沒見，而我現在的學生又正為即將到來的考試感到壓力。
After nearly 18 years of teaching English, I’ve worked with countless students. One day, I thought it would be meaningful to organise a student party and meet everyone in one go, especially since I hadn’t seen some of them for years and my current students were feeling stressed about their upcoming exams.
讓不同世代的學生相聚，是一個美好的想法——他們可以放鬆一下，互相認識，聽聽那些曾經走過相同路的人的真實故事和心得。
Mixing different generations of students felt like a wonderful idea. They could relax a little, connect with each other, and hear real stories and tips from those who had once walked the same path.
很多舊學生在達成 IELTS 目標後，已移居海外或出國升學。能夠與仍在香港的學生相聚，對我來說意義非凡。這個學生聚會，是我盼望已久的事，看見大家聚在一起，靜靜地圓了我一個長久以來的夢。
Many of my former students have since gone abroad for their studies or migration after achieving their IELTS goals. It meant a lot to me to meet the students who are based in Hong Kong. This students’ gathering is something I had wished for a long time, and seeing everyone in one place quietly fulfilled my long-held dream.
補習是一門事業，但與學生成為朋友，是我意想不到卻最珍貴的收穫。
Tutoring is a business, but becoming friends with my students is an unexpected yet deeply meaningful bonus I could ever ask for.
時光流逝：學生們的成長 How Time Passes: Watching Students Grow
我的第一位學生那天也在場。我們相識了十五年。當年我第一次教她，她還是一個小六女生，如今她已是一位執業會計師。這樣的時刻，讓我深深感受到時間流逝之快。
My very first student was there that day. We’ve known each other for 15 years. She was a Primary 6 girl when I first taught her, and now she’s a certified accountant. Moments like this remind me how quickly time passes.
有一位舊學生甚至帶著她的女兒一起來。當年教她的時候，她還那麼年輕，如今她已是一位媽媽。看到這一幕，我心裡非常溫暖。
One former student even came with her daughter. When I taught her, she was still so young. Now she’s a mother. Seeing that made my heart very full.
我亦與一位當年英文很吃力、公開試考了 E 的學生重聚。她沒有放棄，多次報考 IELTS，最終考獲高分。今天，她是一位律師。她的旅程，是我永遠不會忘記的故事。
I also reunited with a student who once struggled with English and scored an E in her public exam. She kept trying, took the IELTS multiple times, and eventually earned a high score. Today, she’s a lawyer. Her journey is one I’ll always remember.
看見學生在人生中成功，是我最大的喜悅。有些學生在補習期間訂婚、結婚、迎接新生命；能夠見證這些人生里程碑，是無比感動的事。
Nothing brings me more joy than seeing my students succeed in life. Some have gotten engaged, married, or welcomed children during their tutoring years; being part of those milestones is incredibly touching.
科技永遠無法取代人與人之間的連結 Technology Can Never Replace Human Connection
科技永遠無法取代人與人之間的關懷與連結。學生面對壓力、自我懷疑、拖延和挫敗感。作為老師，我深知鼓勵、耐心和情緒支援，與知識傳授同樣重要。英文考試只是漫長人生旅途中的一個關卡，能夠陪伴他們走這段路，我深感榮幸。
Technology can never replace the care and connection shared between people. Students face stress, doubt, procrastination, and frustration. As a teacher, I know encouragement, patience, and emotional support matter just as much as teaching the content. The English exam is just one hurdle in a much longer journey, and I’m honoured to walk that journey with them.
老師也是人 Teachers Are Human Too
我仍然記得，當我收到牛津碩士錄取通知時，有一位學生興奮到立刻打電話給我，一起慶祝。老師也是人。我也有情緒低落、感到不知所措的日子，而我平時活潑的學生，總是第一時間察覺到，然後擔心我、安慰我。他們在乎我。
I still remember the phone call from a student who was so excited when I received my Oxford master’s offer that she rang me immediately to celebrate with me. Teachers are humans too. I have days when I feel low or overwhelmed, and my usually playful students pick it up instantly. They feel worried and try to comfort me. They care about me.
而當學生在我面前感到挫折、哭泣，我會聆聽——因為我希望他們知道，我是一個可以信任的人。我們靜靜地給予彼此力量，這就是我的使命感所在。我感到被愛，感到被尊重。謝謝你們，我的學生們。
And when my students feel frustrated and cry in front of me, I listen because I want them to know I am someone they can trust. We quietly give each other strength, and that is my sense of purpose. I feel loved. I feel respected. Thank you, my students.
後記 P.S.
小小的花絮：那天有一位學生是由法拉利超跑接送的。絕對是當天的最大亮點。
P.S. A small fun detail: my student was picked up by a Ferrari supercar that day. Definitely the highlight of the day.
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Learn more about Polly’s teaching journey and student stories: pollyoxford.com
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Polly 從事英文私人補習近十八年，學生橫跨不同年齡層和背景，包括小學生、中學生、備考 IELTS 的成人、準備碩士申請的大學生，以及需要通過海外專業執照英語要求的人士，例如醫生、律師、言語治療師等。
Polly has been a private English tutor for nearly 18 years. Her students span a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including primary and secondary school students, adults preparing for IELTS, university students applying for postgraduate programmes, and professionals seeking to meet English language requirements for overseas licensing, including doctors, lawyers, and speech therapists.
可以。Polly 的第一位學生在她教書時還是一名小六生，如今已是一位執業會計師，兩人相識超過十五年。亦有學生當年還是年輕女孩，如今已成為媽媽帶著女兒出席聚會。Polly 相信，補習是一門事業，但與學生建立真誠的友誼，是她意想不到卻最珍貴的收穫。
Yes. Polly’s very first student was a Primary 6 girl when they met — she is now a certified accountant, and they have known each other for over 15 years. Another former student, who was once so young, attended the reunion as a mother with her daughter. Polly believes that tutoring is a business, but the genuine friendships formed with students are an unexpected and deeply meaningful bonus.
可以。Polly 有一位學生當年公開試英文只考到 E 級，她沒有放棄，多次報考 IELTS，最終考獲高分，今天已成為一名律師。Polly 深信，起步點不決定終點。只要有心學習，加上針對性的指導，進步是必然的。
Yes. One of Polly’s former students scored an E in her public English exam. She kept trying, sat the IELTS multiple times, and eventually achieved a high score. Today, she is a lawyer. Polly firmly believes that your starting point does not determine your destination. With genuine motivation and targeted guidance, improvement is inevitable.
學生在備考過程中面對壓力、自我懷疑、拖延和挫敗感，這些都是真實存在的挑戰。Polly 認為，鼓勵、耐心和情緒支援與知識傳授同樣重要。當學生在課堂上哭泣時，她會先聆聽；當學生情緒低落時，她會陪伴他們度過。英文考試只是漫長人生旅途中的一個關卡，她以此為榮。
Students face stress, self-doubt, procrastination, and frustration throughout their learning journey — these are real challenges. Polly believes that encouragement, patience, and emotional support matter just as much as academic instruction. When students cry in lessons, she listens. When they feel low, she walks with them. The English exam is just one hurdle in a much longer journey, and she is honoured to be part of it.
除了一對一補習課，Polly 不定期舉辦 English speaking session，讓學生在小班環境中練習口語、接觸不同口音和文化背景的嘉賓。她亦曾舉辦跨代學生聚會，讓不同時期的學生互相交流、分享真實的備考經驗和人生故事，建立超越課室的學習連結。
Beyond one-to-one lessons, Polly periodically organises English speaking sessions, allowing students to practise speaking in a small group environment with guest speakers from different cultural backgrounds. She has also hosted cross-generational student gatherings, bringing together students from different eras to share real exam experiences and life stories — building connections that go far beyond the classroom.
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Please visit pollyoxford.com or WhatsApp +852 6613 0968 to enquire about a trial lesson.
